Childminder EY466102

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on her practice and gathers the views of parents and children to help prioritise improvements. The childminder has improved the outdoor area, for example, she has created a play house and stage area to help enhance children's creativity and imaginative play.  The childminder exchanges meaningful information with other settings attended by children in her care, to support a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder supports children's learning well. She helps them to develop their communication skills. For example, she uses effective strategies, such as making comments and asking questions as children look at pictures in books. She provides a range of activities and resources to help motivate children to play and learn.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families. She uses this information to support her

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This provision is good

effectively in meeting children's care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently guide young children's behaviour and provide explanations to help them understand what is expected, and the impact of their actions on others.  The childminder does not have an enhanced understanding of how to use the repetitive play of young children to help enhance their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 further enhance skills to support young children to understand behavioural expectations and the impact their actions have on others  develop an understanding of how to use the repetitive actions of young children when they play, to help enhance their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child in her care. She completes regular risk assessments and keeps children safe on her premises and during outings. The childminder monitors children's progress and plans activities to help close gaps in their learning. She has completed an early years qualification at level 3. This has helped her to understand in more depth how she can use her knowledge to help individual children to learn more effectively. The childminder informs parents about the progress that their children are making through daily communications. Parents are very happy with the care and learning opportunities that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and accurately tracks their progress. She gets down to children's level and is playful in her interactions, which in turn stimulates them to join in. Children concentrate well and develop positive attitudes to learning. They enjoy interactive toys and discover that by pressing the switch they can turn on the music. The childminder models language and new words for them to say. Children copy what she says, which supports their developing language skills. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, children enjoy moulding and manipulating dough. The childminder skilfully extends the activity and helps children to count, and understand mathematical ideas, such as 'big' and 'small'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides settling-in sessions where she gathers a range of information from parents, such as routines and care needs. All children, including those who are new to the setting, are happy and settled. The childminder manages children's behaviour well, overall, to help them to develop friendships with other children around them. She provides a healthy and well-balanced selection of snacks and meals. Children benefit from exercise and fresh air, such as during regular outings in the community and to the local park. This helps them to develop their good physical skills. Children learn how to keep themselves safe when they walk to and from school and when they go on outings. They regularly visit toddler groups and places of interest. The childminder helps children to gain confidence in social situations in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their different starting points. They successfully develop a range of skills to prepare them well for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children are confident and show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their play. They develop independence and can make their own choices. Children use their imaginations well as they pretend to make cups of tea and share cakes. They enjoy being creative and moving their bodies in different ways as they dance around to music.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466102 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1137720 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Harrogate. She cares for children during term time only, from 7.30am to 6.15pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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